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Mexico, MO
City in Audrain County, Missouri.
Population
11,477
Land area
12.2sq mi
People per sq mi
943
ZIP codes
0
Mexico and its ZIP codes
Mexico at a glance
- Mexico is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 78th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $50,873, 28% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,800 (39% below Missouri) and median rent is $686 a month.
Local data for Mexico, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mexico, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,873
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$139,800
Median rent
$686/mo
Homeownership
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,645), Irish Americans (1,343), Mexican Americans (211).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Audrain County. PPP loans are for Mexico.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,122
7,910 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,041
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$178M
FY 2026, $7,115 per person
How people get to work
Mexico, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mexico, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
369
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mexico, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Mexico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VandiverVillage | 2.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Benton CityVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Rush HillVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| AuxvasseCity | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| MartinsburgTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| CentraliaCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| LaddoniaCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Kingdom CityVillage | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| WellsvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| FarberCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| HallsvilleCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| FultonCity | 21 mi | 12.3 |
| SturgeonCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| PerryCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| ParisCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| VandaliaCity | 24 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mexico, MO in?
- Mexico is in Audrain County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Mexico, MO?
- About 11,477 people live in Mexico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mexico?
- Nearby places include Vandiver (2.1 mi), Benton City (6.7 mi), Rush Hill (9.3 mi), Auxvasse (9.7 mi), Martinsburg (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023